Why You Want to Get Your Annual Physical Exam

Posted June 13, 2019.

As an experienced physician in the Upper East Side, Dr. John Abroon provides annual physical exams to evaluate patients from head to toe, assessing overall health, identifying and managing health issues before they worsen, and help track progress toward health goals. Prevention and early treatment of health issues are the keys to health and longevity because, let’s face it, many diseases are silent. Diagnosing, tracking and treating diseases early, whether it’s diabetes, hyperlipidemia (high cholesterol), high blood pressure, and cancers like breast, cervical, colon cancers and melanomas, can make all the difference.

Dr. Abroon’s goal is to partner with you proactively for a healthier you. When you come in for your annual physical, we will review your health and perform tests to make an accurate diagnosis, answer your questions and concerns, and offer treatment plans or strategies for optimal healthcare.

-Medication – changes in medication and their dosages.-New allergies – update new reactions to food, medication, your environment.-Lifestyle changes – smoking, alcohol consumption, sexual activity, or if you have an advanced directive.-Mental health – if you are experiencing anxiety or depression.-Family history – any new health conditions in your family that may increase your risk of developing the condition.

Assess Current Overall Health & Establish BaselinesBlood tests may be recommended to determine future healthcare decisions to save you money and time later:

-Blood pressure screening to assess how your blood pressure is affecting your arteries.-Cholesterol screening to see how much cholesterol is in your blood.-Blood glucose screening to assess how much sugar is in your blood.-Osteoporosis screening to assess bone density (typically done for women over 65 and men over 70)-Calculate your Body Mass Index (BMI) to help you maintain your ideal weight.

Blood tests detect conditions leading to medical issues like heart disease and diabetes, even though you may not currently be displaying any obvious symptoms. Armed with this information, Dr. Abroon can recommend follow-up testing and help you make lifestyle changes such as diet and exercise to keep you healthier.

Perform Cancer screeningsRoutine cancer screenings help Dr. Abroon find cancer in the early stages when it’s most treatable. They may include:

VaccinationsWe offer vaccination updates for adults to prevent diseases that can impact your quality of life, cost you missed time at work and the expense of treatment. Whether you need to get current with a booster shot for the Tdap vaccine (tetanus, diphtheria and pertussis), especially if you are pregnant, or your flu shot, we can help. We also recommend the HPV vaccine, pneumonia vaccine (recommended if you are a smoker or are older than age 65), the Shingles vaccine if you are over age 60, and the Hepatitis B vaccine if you have diabetes or a compromised immune system.

Annual physical exams can provide you with the treatment you need to feel better, have more energy and fewer headaches so you can keep up with the demands of daily life. If you are in the New York, New York, area, Dr. Abroon can help you achieve and maintain your best health!